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Dunfermline were well and truly beaten in Dundee by a United side that was superior in every area of the pitch. A scoreless first half raised hopes that the Pars’ recent history of decent results at the ground could continue, but Daly scored at the start of the second half and two late goals emphasised the gulf between the two sides.

Eight months ago the Pars latest SPL adventure kicked off with a disappointing Monday night 0-0 draw against St Mirren. The Jefferies era started similarly – Joe Cardle poking home an equaliser 30 seconds into the second half, after the Pars had trailed at half-time to Thompson’s header. Whether the point earned will be enough to help maintain the Pars’ SPL survival, or whether the bubble has burst this early remains to be seen – there were some promising signs, but the long anticipated home win failed to materialise.

QUICK-FIRE DOUBLE SINKS INJURY-HIT PARS. Two goals in six second half minutes separated the Pars from their high-flying visitors as individual errors, top class counter-attacking and a lack of a killer touch yet again left Dunfermline without a home win this season.